Chapter 338 Public Statement

Claudia checked her phone after the battery died, only to find five missed calls and a string of texts from Alexander. A smirk tugged at her lips. “He just can’t stay away, can he?” she muttered to herself. Without hesitation, she called him back. He picked up on the first ring, and before she could say anything, Alexander’s voice cut through—sharp, serious. “You need to make a public statement, Claudia,” he said, not even bothering with a hello. “My business partner is concerned. The last thing we need is rumors swirling around your sudden reappearance. It’s bad for the new project launch and definitely bad for the new hotel in Vegas.” Claudia sat on her bed, her gaze drifting to her freshly manicured nails as Alexander kept talking. His voice droned on about the importance of timing, image, and the agreement they'd come to. “I already agreed to your ridiculous profit demand,” Alexander pressed. “Now it’s your turn to follow through. Clarify everything.” Claudia’s lips curled into